On December 20, 2023, the bankruptcy court granted the Committee’s application to employ Stout Risius Ross, LLC (“Stout”) as its valuation expert. Stout will provide expert assistance to the Committee with respect to the value of survivor claims and the allocation of the Debtor’s insurance to survivor claims. Stout’s expert services will play a critical role in ensuring that survivors are fairly compensated by the Debtor and its insurers.
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Proof of Claim Deadline Has Passed
434 survivors of sexual abuse filed claims in the Diocese of Albany bankruptcy case by the proof of claim deadline of November 1, 2023. More information regarding filing a proof of claim can be found on the FAQ page.
Message from the Survivors’ Committee
Dear Survivors, those supporting Survivors, and others interested in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany bankruptcy case:
On behalf of the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors (the “Survivors’ Committee”), welcome to the Albany Survivors’ webpage. We, the Survivors’ Committee, were appointed by the US Trustee’s Office to advocate on behalf of all Survivors of abuse within the Diocese of Albany. The Survivors’ Committee is made up of seven Survivors of abuse related to this Diocese, whom represent a diversity of ages and genders. As Survivors ourselves, we understand the pain and trauma that other Survivors may be experiencing during this bankruptcy case. We understand that each Survivors’ journey is unique, and we empathize with each one of you as we navigate and process the trauma we have all experienced. Whether you are just beginning that journey or have been on it for many years, we are with you. We have designed this website to help with the questions you may have about the bankruptcy case.
This website provides the following information regarding the bankruptcy case of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany:
- Overview of the bankruptcy process
- Diocesan Bankruptcy frequently asked questions (FAQ)
- News feed detailing case events and the Survivors’ Committee’s activities
- Mental health resources for Survivors
The website will be regularly updated over the course of the case. The Survivors’ Committee hopes Survivors find this information useful, and encourage any Survivors with questions to contact their personal attorneys or the Survivors’ Committee’s bankruptcy counsel, Stinson LLP. To contact Stinson LLP, you may email albanysurvivorteam@stinson.com.
Employment of Burns Bowen Bair as the Committee’s Special Insurance Counsel
On September 8, 2023, the bankruptcy court granted the Committee’s application to employ Burns Bair LLP (“Burns Bair”) as the Committee’s special insurance counsel. The Court authorized Burns Bair to assist the Committee with analyzing the insurance policies of the debtor and obtaining insurance recoveries, among other things.